New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5093: Relates to the use of school buildings as polling places
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5093 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the use of school buildings as polling places. Primary sponsor: Kwani O'Pharrow (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that if a school building is designated as a polling place, the board or body which controls such building shall provide a space that is not easily accessible to areas of the building where instructional activities are taking place, and if such a space cannot be provided that meets such criteria, the board or agency which controls such building shall cancel in-person instructional activities during the operating hours of such poll site.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwani O'Pharrow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW